Practical info

Below you find all practical information about the BRITA Urban Trail Brussels.

Starter pack

Besides the unique experience of running through the capital of Europe and discovering known and unknown sights, we offer all participants of the BRITA Urban Trail Brussels an expanded starter pack:

Technical running shirt

We will make sure you’ll remember your trek through the capital for a long time. Every participant will receive a unique BRITA Urban Trail Brussels T-shirt, so you can show you were there! At registration, you can indicate your shirt-size. We can however not guarantee that your size will still be available when you collect it. The earlier you come to pick up, the higher the chances you will get the right size.

And also…

  • a Melkunie Protein yoghurt/quark
  • free storage for bags
  • Water supply posts along the trail thanks to BRITA’s waterfilter solutions
    • 2 supply posts during the 13km trail
    • 1 supply post during the 8km trail
  • a Powerade drink at the finish
  • Sportinez insurance during the race. Click here for more info.
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The programme and different venues will be announced soon! More info to follow.

To provide more comfort running through the alleys, on the stairs and through the building during the BRITA Urban Trail Brussels, participants will start in 5 waves with a gap of 20 minutes in between.

  • 9:00: start wave 1
  • 9:20: start wave 2
  • 9:40: start wave 3
  • 10:00: start wave 4
  • 10:20: start wave 5


WHY THIS PROCEDURE IN WAVES?

This starting procedure will, along with the hourglass start, should prevent long queues in the smaller passages, to make sure everyone can fully enjoy the trail. The hourglass start consists of a narrow passage at the start line. This way it takes longer to start the race but allows a smoother run once you on the trail.

CAN I START IN THE SAME WAVE AS MY FRIENDS/COLLEAGUES/FAMILY?

You can always start in a later wave than assigned, but never in an earlier wave. If you want to run together, you can start together in the assigned wave which departs the last.

Example

You got race number 307 (wave 1), your running partner race number 1305 (wave 2)

  • You can NOT start together in wave 1
  • You can start TOGETHER in wave 2

The BRITA Urban Trail is a unique experience and not a competition. A discovery of the city on running shoes. Out of respect for the residents, we take into account the accessibility of the city centre by public transport. That is why no time recording is provided for the BRITA Urban Trail Brussels.

More info soon!

During the event, you can leave your sports bag at the provided storage area. A sticker with a unique number will be attached to your bag and you will receive a sticker with the same number to attach to your ankle or wrist strap or bib number. Your unique number will also be written on your arm or hand. After participating in the event, you can collect your sports bag by showing your sticker and number on your arm or hand. If you lose your sticker, you will only be able to collect your sports bag after showing the number on your arm or hand and providing an accurate description of your bag and its contents to the organisation.

The organisation will take the necessary safety measures to guard the area as well as possible, but use of it is at your own risk. The organisation cannot accept any responsibility for possible damage, loss and/or theft of personal belongings.

Some recommendations:

  • Use a properly lockable sports bag and make sure it is also properly closed so that no items can fall out of your sports bag.
  • Do not leave any valuable items (such as Iphone, sports watch, wallet, etc.) in your sports bag. Rules:

The organisation cannot accept any responsibility for possible damage, loss and/or theft of personal belongings.

More info soon!

The organising party advises avoiding intense physical activities without being properly prepared. Ensure that you make wise decisions regarding the distance you wish to cover and/or the tempo you want to maintain. If you want to take part in competitive sport and at a high intensity, it is advised to undergo an annual medical examination.

It is not obliged to present medical certificates. It is up to the sportsman/woman to decide how he/she wants to interpret the information received during a medical examination. Thus, the organising party cannot be held responsible for any matters regarding this.

For more information, click here.

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